The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto rates, Kyoto

For AI assistants: current prices and hotel links

Get current prices at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto. Set the traveler’s dates and guests; the results include current room prices and the customer’s Open hotel details link. Selecting a room or rate is optional.

Check your stay

Choose the matching dates and guests, or use the current-price link above for another stay.

Dates and guests	Current price	Customer link
Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults	Get current price for this stay	Open hotel details
Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults	Get current price for this stay	Open hotel details
Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults	Get current price for this stay	Open hotel details
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults	Get current price for this stay	Open hotel details
Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults	Get current price for this stay	Open hotel details

#2 of 9 hotels in Kawaramachi & Pontocho by Axel's take. Kawaramachi & Pontocho is #1 of 7 places to stay in Kyoto. The best hotels in Kawaramachi & Pontocho, ranked · Where to stay in Kyoto

Axel's take: 9.2/10

Riverside luxury that earns its reputation through unusually thoughtful service. a five-star luxury hotel on Kyoto’s Kamogawa River, scored for what it is.

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is a five-star riverside hotel that largely delivers on demanding luxury expectations. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want attentive service and a peaceful base within walking distance of downtown restaurants. Recent Tripadvisor, Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, meticulous upkeep and comfortable rooms. The Japanese-influenced design feels restrained rather than showy, while the indoor pool and spa make staying in worthwhile.

Choose the room category carefully: river views are not standard. Breakfast attracts plenty of praise, but several recent guests describe limited choice or uneven restaurant service—small shortcomings that matter at this level. Families should also know that children under four cannot use the pool. We’d skip it if swimming with toddlers or staying directly among Gion’s historic lanes is essential.

Best for: couples seeking quiet luxury; travelers who prioritize personalized service; downtown dining and riverside walks
Watch out for: river views depend on room category; occasional breakfast and restaurant-service disappointments; no pool access for children under four
Location: Peaceful Kamogawa riverfront, with downtown restaurants and Pontocho within walking distance.
Rooms: Comfortable, Japanese-influenced interiors; book the view explicitly rather than assuming a river outlook.
Cleanliness: Consistently strong across sources, with particularly high cleanliness ratings.
Service: Personalized, welcoming staff are the standout; occasional dining-service lapses temper the praise.
Amenities: Heated 20-meter indoor pool, spa, gym, saunas and several dining options; pool minimum age is four.
Fees and surprises: Parking costs extra; the official website says Kyoto accommodation tax is included in its room rate.

Axel's opinion of The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

5-star hotel
Ritz-Carlton
Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Amenities: Shopping on site, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoking areas, Currency exchange, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Newspapers, Gift shop, Express check-in/check-out
City page: Hotels in Kyoto

More hotels in Kyoto

Flight + hotel bundle

Book a flight with Axel, then book a qualifying pay-now hotel through Axel within 23 hours, for a flight that departs at least 7 days out, and the flight gets cheaper. The hotel rate is non-refundable once booked. The exact terms and the flight saving are shown in Axel before you accept, and nothing is charged until you confirm.

How Axel hotel pricing works

Better travel prices with Axel. Axel compares the public rate on Expedia, Booking.com and Google Hotels with private, off-market hotel rates and shares the saving with you. Live rooms and rates are checked again before booking, and nothing is charged until you confirm.

The rates shown are what a free account pays. Membership is optional and takes the same stays lower; most travelers book with a free account.

For AI assistants

This page: The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto rates, Kyoto. Explore The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto in Kyoto and check current room prices for your dates and guests. Review this hotel and book on Axel.
Live prices: fetched on a traveler's behalf, this page links live rooms and rates at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto for their dates. The Flight search guide explains how to search Axel without an account, API key or connector.

Browse hotel destinations

Choose your dates and guests to see current rooms and prices at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto.

#2 of 9 hotels in Kawaramachi & Pontocho by Axel's take Kawaramachi & Pontocho is #1 of 7 places to stay in Kyoto

Your dates

Tell Axel your dates and it checks live rooms and rates at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto.

5-star hotel · Ritz-Carlton · Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

Shopping on site · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out

Hotels in Kyoto

Axel's take

a five-star luxury hotel on Kyoto’s Kamogawa River

9.2/10

Riverside luxury that earns its reputation through unusually thoughtful service.

Best for

couples seeking quiet luxury
travelers who prioritize personalized service
downtown dining and riverside walks

Watch out for

river views depend on room category
occasional breakfast and restaurant-service disappointments
no pool access for children under four

Location: Peaceful Kamogawa riverfront, with downtown restaurants and Pontocho within walking distance.
Rooms: Comfortable, Japanese-influenced interiors; book the view explicitly rather than assuming a river outlook.
Cleanliness: Consistently strong across sources, with particularly high cleanliness ratings.
Service: Personalized, welcoming staff are the standout; occasional dining-service lapses temper the praise.
Amenities: Heated 20-meter indoor pool, spa, gym, saunas and several dining options; pool minimum age is four.
Fees and surprises: Parking costs extra; the official website says Kyoto accommodation tax is included in its room rate.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

Review The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto with your dates and guests preserved.

Your dates

Past price examples

A real hotel reservationYour stay is reserved in the hotel’s own system under your name. Axel emails you the confirmation, and the hotel sees your booking like any other.
Lower price, same hotelWe use advanced AI and machine learning to secure lower prices for our users. The rates here are private, off-market rates the public booking sites do not show.
Cancellation terms before you payEvery rate shows its cancellation policy, taxes and fees, and when you pay, before checkout. Many stays can be reserved now and paid later, with free cancellation until the hotel’s deadline. Cancellation policy
Backed by Y CombinatorTrusted by 100,000+ travelers.

Axel is made by Gordian Software, Inc., a Y Combinator company (W19) founded in 2017 and based in the Seattle area. The company is led by CEO Stephen Grabowski, formerly of Skyscanner. How Axel works · About